Morning Links - Monday February 10, 2025

Monday, February 10, 2025

Arts

Maine filmmaker’s movie ‘Killing Mary Sue’ was a miracle of his own making 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Asylum Seekers

Total Maine: Leader of immigrant outreach group cautions against sharing unverified ICE sightings - YouTube - WMTW-TV

Business

Tesla dealership coming to Portland, according to building contractor 👀 🏛 Reddit

Climate Emergency

Donald Trump says he’s serious about Canada becoming 51st state in Super Bowl interview 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Community

Gen Z Mainers embrace Valentine’s Day – in their own way 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Education

Maine colleges are meeting students where they are: online 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Environment

Opinion: There are no easy answers when it comes to forest fire 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Letter: Right whales are losing the battle 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Using the ‘Magic’ of LiDAR to Map Maine’s Old-Growth Forests 🏛 Inside Climate News

History

Throwback photos: A multi-decade look at Valentine’s Day in Portland 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Housing

Even Maine’s cheapest new homes need subsidies to get built 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Outdoors

This historic park off the Maine coast is a joy to visit, even in the dead of winter 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Photography

❄️Winter Wonder Woodfordsland❄️ 🏛 Reddit

Why isn’t this being talked about?! 🏛 Reddit

Jackson, ME 2/8/25 🏛 Reddit

Winter Landscapes 🏛 Reddit

Mornin' 🏛 Reddit

Winter Wonderland in Biddeford Pool 🏛 Reddit

Sunday Photos: February 9th, 2025 🏛 Daily Bulldog

Viewers share snowy scenes after Sunday's storm 🏛 WCSH News Center Maine

Police

Portland police investigating two bodies found in woods 🏛 Portland Press Herald

New body armor approved for Farmington police officers 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Politics

Priority Bills in the 131st Maine Legislature 🏛 Wabanaki Alliance

State lawmakers consider proposal cracking down on barking dogs 🏛 Bangor Daily News

New bill would end inspection requirements in Maine 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Pingree going live Feb 11 🏛 Reddit

"Now is the time to establish a redline — the Constitution itself," Says Sen. King on Senate Floor - YouTube - Senator Angus S. King, Jr.

Lawsuits multiply against Trump barrage of orders as Democrats struggle to fight back 🏛 Maine Morning Star

What does Maine’s ‘resistance’to Donald Trump look like now? 🏛 Bangor Daily News

Hundreds of protestors attend Anti-Trump rally in downtown Portland 🏛 Maine Public

Crowds rally in Portland, Maine, against Trump's polices, executive orders - YouTube - CBS 13 News

Bowdoin Shaban Al-Dalou Campers: "We are not afraid. We are not in a hurry." 🏛 Went 2 the Bridge

Social Safety Net

Maine’s new public advocate wants to help low-income residents pay electric bills 🏛 Portland Press Herald

South Portland

Letter: Time for a new vision for South Portland 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Sports

Puppy Bowl: Tula, from Maine, gave it her all for Team Ruff - YouTube - NEWS CENTER Maine

Things to Do

Flying solo for Valentine’s Day? There’s plenty to do in Southern Maine 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Get tickets for John Waters, Outlaw Music Festival and Kevin James 🏛 Portland Press Herald

St. Patrick's Day Party 🏛 Visit Portland

Family Paddle Palooza 🏛 Visit Portland

Valentine's Day Weekend Special 🏛 Visit Portland

‘Murder on the Links,’ Maine Tattoo Arts Festival, Shrek rave and Lady Lamb 🏛 Portland Press Herald

Winter Lecture Series 🏛 Visit Portland

Valentines Day at Evo 🏛 Visit Portland